A senior Hamas official has expressed that the group is unwilling to engage in further negotiations for a ceasefire or hostage release while Israel’s blockade continues, which they describe as a “starvation war.” Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas for the release of hostages and replace humanitarian aid distribution with a new system controlled by private companies, which the UN has criticized as a violation of humanitarian principles. Amidst escalating tensions, the UN warns of a humanitarian crisis, while Israel’s government plans to forcibly displace Gaza’s population and maintain military control over the territory.
